Contracts Manager I

by Sierra Nevada Corporation

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Date Posted

October 3, 2026

Employment Type

Full Time

Salary Range

Negotiable

Cost of Living

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Locations

Englewood, Colorado

Application Deadline

November 2, 2026

Description

Responsibilities:

Ensure all contracting activities are executed in alignment with SNC policies, procedures, and governance standards.
Serve as the primary customer interface for all solicitation and contractual matters, partnering with cross‑functional teams to develop coordinated, timely, and compliant responses.
Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders (Program Managers, Program Directors, etc.) to support full contract administration, monitoring performance, cost allocation, and contractual compliance to proactively identify required funding or scope adjustments.
Oversee Accounts Receivable for assigned contracts, ensuring timely and accurate payment collection.
Draft, review, route, and execute agreements and executive summaries to safeguard SNC's contractual and business interests.
Review and coordinate all customer and internal data requests, protecting both Company and customer confidentiality and proprietary information.
Evaluate, recommend, and negotiate contract terms and conditions to ensure strong risk mitigation and favorable protections for SNC.
Maintain complete and accurate contract documentation-including deliverables, data, funding actions, and amendments-within SharePoint for audit readiness and enterprise transparency.
Partner with Contracts Administrators and Corporate Counsel to review NDAs, Teaming Agreements, and other strategic documents across the SNC enterprise.
Build and maintain a strong working knowledge of Federal and Commercial contracting regulations and policies.
Support the Export Compliance Officer by identifying potential ITAR/EAR considerations in contracts and ensuring export‑controlled data is not transmitted without proper authorization and licensing.
Provide informal leadership and guidance to Contracts Administrators, fostering collaboration, informed decision‑making, and professional development.
Deliver weekly updates-including proposal status, at‑risk work, and ATP activity-to corporate stakeholders, internal customers, and management as required.
Provide cradle‑to‑grave contract support for AIS Contracts, ensuring seamless execution throughout the full contract lifecycle.
Perform additional duties as assigned to support overall program and business objectives.

Qualifications You Must Have:

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
0-5+ years of experience to include negotiating and awarding contracts.
Education can be substitute for the required years of experience.
Working level knowledge and understanding of FAR/DFAR regulations.
Strong understanding of contract law and regulations.
Strong ability to plan, organize, multi‑task, prioritize, and manage workload effectively to meet multiple, simultaneous deadlines.
Demonstrated problem‑solving skills with the ability to apply creativity, initiative, and original thinking to develop effective solutions.
Experience working with U.S. Government contracting processes, regulations, or requirements.
NCMA CCMA certification (or an equivalent professional contracting credential).
The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required

Qualifications We Prefer:

Highly prefers candidates with 4+ years of experience in government or aerospace & defense (A&D) contracting.
Demonstrated ability to receive high‑level objectives and effectively determine the resources, workflows, and strategies needed to meet schedules and achieve goals.
Proven capability to recommend and influence policy enhancements that improve organizational effectiveness.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess situations, interpret relevant data, and make informed decisions.
Sound judgment in applying established procedures and policies to determine appropriate courses of action.
Ability to influence, guide, and gain alignment from others in sensitive or complex situations while maintaining strong working relationships.
Consistently performs at a professional and technically proficient level, adhering to established processes, industry standards, and best practices.
Demonstrates initiative and a continuous improvement mindset, proactively identifying opportunities to enhance outcomes.
Actively shares knowledge and best practices to elevate team capability, collaboration, and overall performance.
Operates with a strong sense of urgency and a positive, solutions‑oriented mindset; seeks opportunities to add value beyond core responsibilities.
Communicates clearly and concisely-both verbally and in writing-including the ability to produce well‑structured executive summaries.
Listens attentively, responds thoughtfully, and engages constructively with colleagues, leadership, and stakeholders.
Maintains strong information flow by routinely engaging with supervisors, team members, and stakeholders to ensure clarity of expectations and alignment.
Asks timely and relevant questions to clarify needs and provides clear direction and instruction when supporting others.

Essential Functions:

Ability to work in an office.
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Ability/willingness to travel as needed.
Proficient in the use of AI tools to work smarter and more efficiently.

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